boy · Greek

Orion

/O-rion/

Meaning: Rising in the sky, hunter

Orion at a glance

Meaning: Rising in the sky, hunter
Origin: Greek
Religion: Secular
Gender: boy
Pronunciation: O-rion
Syllables: 2
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Oreeon, Orionah, Oriono, Oreeona, Oreeonie, Oreeo

Lucky details for Orion

Number: 4
Color: Electric Blue
Stone: Blue Sapphire
Flower: Hydrangea
Day: Saturday
Planet: Uranus
Zodiac: Aquarius
Metal: Lead

Orion is a Greek name meaning “rising in the sky, hunter”. Parents choose Orion for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with practical, inventive, quietly unconventional. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Orion reduce to 4, a number linked with Uranus and with people who are reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last.

Numerology

Chaldean value 4 — Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional.

Personality

Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional

Positive Traits

Reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last

Negative Traits

Resists sudden change and can be blunt when rushed

Career Suggestions

Engineering, technology, architecture, logistics, research

Nicknames

Orii Orio Oriy Ory

Middle Names

Om Orionah Oscaarah

Sibling Names

Alexia Daaphne Kaaterinia Sophyiya

Compatible Names

Alexander Andreaasie Dymytri Georgeeosya Nikolaasa Phileep

FAQs about the name Orion

What does the name Orion mean?

Orion means “rising in the sky, hunter” and comes from a Greek root.

Is Orion a boy or girl name?

Orion is most often used as a boy name today.

How do you pronounce Orion?

Orion is pronounced O-rion (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Orion?

The lucky number for Orion is 4, ruled by Uranus.

What are good nicknames for Orion?

Popular short forms include Orii, Orio, Oriy, Ory.